AI SME Grant Singapore · Comparison
AI PSG vs EDG Grant Singapore.
PSG funds pre-approved off-the-shelf AI tools; EDG funds custom AI transformation projects.
Productivity Solutions Grant PSG | Enterprise Development Grant EDG | |
|---|---|---|
| Subsidy rate | Up to 50% | Up to 50% (SME) / 30% (non-SME) |
| Maximum funding | S$30,000 per company | Six-figure (project-dependent) |
| Typical timeline | 2-6 weeks | 3-6 months |
| Vendor list | Pre-approved, fixed catalogue | Any qualified consultant |
| Best for | Quick deployment of productised AI | Custom builds, multi-quarter rollouts |
| Application complexity | Moderate | High — requires business case + financial model |
| Consultant required? | No (recommended) | Yes — appointed consultant mandatory |
Pick PSG if
- You want an off-the-shelf AI tool from the pre-approved catalogue
- Total project under S$30,000
- You need a decision in weeks, not months
- Your scope fits a productised solution (POS, AI customer service, AI marketing)
Pick EDG if
- You need a custom AI build specific to your operations
- Project budget exceeds the PSG S$30k cap
- You're upgrading capability across roles, not just buying a tool
- You can wait 3-6 months for the right scope to be approved
Can I stack the AI PSG Grant Singapore with the AI EDG Grant Singapore?
PSG + EDG is the most common Singapore AI grant stack. PSG funds the productised AI tools (POS, customer service AI, AI inventory); EDG funds the custom build that ties everything together (data platforms, custom AI agents, enterprise integrations). Scope must be cleanly separated so no individual cost is double-claimed.
How an AI Consultant in Singapore decides between PSG and EDG
The decision usually isn't which one — it's which order and which scope. A consultant with PMC certification and active experience across both grants can sequence the applications to maximise total funding while keeping scopes cleanly separated. Talk to me about your AI PSG/EDG grant strategy →
AI PSG vs EDG Grant Singapore
Frequently asked questions
Yes — and most serious AI transformations do exactly that. PSG covers the off-the-shelf AI tools while EDG covers the custom build. The scopes must be cleanly separated in the applications, but the grants run in parallel.
PSG is dramatically faster (2-6 weeks vs. 3-6 months for EDG). Most operators run PSG first to deploy productised AI quickly, then layer EDG for deeper transformation as the team adapts.
PSG technically doesn't require an appointed consultant, but having one lifts first-pass approval rates from ~40% (DIY) to over 85%. EDG mandates an appointed consultant by design.
Mid-sized SMEs (30-150 staff) doing serious AI transformation almost always stack both. PSG handles productised tools across departments; EDG funds the central capability uplift (data platform, custom AI agents, integration work).
Next step
Pick the right grant — or stack both.
Book a 30-minute scoping call and I'll help you decide between PSG and EDG for your business, and whether stacking them is worth the additional scope work.
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